OSSTET Syllabus 2023: The detailed and updated OTET Syllabus will be released by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSEO) along with its official notification. The updated knowledge of the syllabus is the prior step for beginning the preparation. To score good marks in the OTET Exam, Candidates must first check the subject wise syllabus before starting their preparation for the exam. The OTET Syllabus 2023 includes essential details about the subjects and important topics of each subject that are included in the OSSTET exam 2023. Check this article to know about the complete OTET exam pattern and syllabus for OSSTET 2023 exam.

OSSTET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023

The Odisha Secondary School Teachers Eligibility Test, conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSEO) has a different syllabus for all tiers of the exam. Knowing the complete syllabus is proven to be very helpful for better scores in any exam. Some of the important information of the OSSTET is tabulated below.

OSSTET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023
Name of the BoardBoard of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSEO)
Examination NameOdisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET)
OTET Exam Date 2023To be Announced
Total Questions150 (each level)
Total Marks150 (each level)
Negative MarkingNo
CategorySyllabus
Official Websitebseodisha.nic.in

 

OSSTET Exam Pattern 2023

All the questions will be Objective Type and will not have any negative marking. The exam pattern of the OSSTET 2023 is as follows below.

Stream/ DisciplineSectionNo. of. MarksDuration of Examination
TGT Arts

Section III: OdiaGeography & Economics, 
History & Political Science, English

Section IV: Child Development, Pedagogy, 
school Management & Evaluation

150

2 hours 30 minutes

(150 minutes)

TGT Science

Section III: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

Section IV: Child Development, Pedagogy, 
school Management & Evaluation

150

2 hours 30 minutes

(150 minutes)

TGT CBZ

Section III: Chemistry, Botany, Zoology

Section IV: Child Development, Pedagogy, 
school Management & Evaluation

150

2 hours 30 minutes

(150 minutes)

Classical Teacher – Sanskrit

Section III: Sanskrit

Section IV: Child Development, Pedagogy, 
school Management & Evaluation

150

2 hours 30 minutes

(150 minutes)

Hindi Teacher

Section III: Hindi

Section IV: Child Development, Pedagogy, 
school Management & Evaluation

150

2 hours 30 minutes

(150 minutes)

Classical Teacher – Telugu

Section III: Telugu

Section IV: Child Development, Pedagogy, 
school Management & Evaluation

150

2 hours 30 minutes

(150 minutes)

Classical Teacher – Urdu

Section III: Urdu

Section IV: Child Development, Pedagogy, 
school Management & Evaluation

150

2 hours 30 minutes

(150 minutes)

Physical Education Teacher

Section III: Contents of C.P Ed. Course

Section IV: Child Development, Pedagogy, 
school Management & Evaluation

150

2 hours 30 minutes

(150 minutes)

OSSTET Syllabus 2023

The OSSTET Syllabus is prepared by the Board of secondary education Odisha for the Paper1 and Paper2. For qualifying OSTET, candidates need to thoroughly know the syllabus and must start the preparation accordingly. The OSSTET 2023 is conducted in two categories, Paper 1 for Trained Graduate Teachers and Paper2 for Physical Education Teachers. The OSSTET syllabus 2023 according to the two categories are given below.

OSSTET Paper 1 Syllabus

  • Language I MIL Odia
  • Language II English
  • Mathematics and Science/ Hindi/  Social Studies/ Telugu/ Sanskrit/ Urdu
  • Child Development, School Management and Evaluation

OSSTET Paper II Syllabus

  • Language I MIL Odia
  • Language II English
  • Contents of C.P.Ed and B.P.Ed course
  • Child Development, School Management and Evaluation
English
  • Comprehension from an unseen passage (5 marks)
  • Comprehension from Poem (5 marks)
  • Grammar and usage (7 marks)
  • Speaking commonly mispronounced words (3 marks)
Physics
  • Motion (3 marks)
  • Gravitation (2 marks)
  • Properties of Matter (3 marks)
  • Sound (2 marks)
  • Optics (3 marks)
  • Electrostatics (2 marks)
  • Current Electricity (3 marks)
  • Electromagnetic Induction (2 marks)
Chemistry
  • Basic Concepts (2 marks)
  • States of Matter (2 marks)
  • Structure of Atom (2 marks)
  • Classification and Elements & Periodicity in properties (2 marks)
  • Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure (2 marks)
  • General Principles of Extraction of Metals (2 marks)
  • Chemical Equilibria & Ionic Equilibria (2 marks)
  • Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry (2 marks)
  • Hydrocarbons (2 marks)
  • Chemical reactions (2 marks)
Mathematics
  • Set Theory & its application (1 mark)
  • Relations and functions (2 marks)
  • Number System (1 mark)
  • Quadratic Equations (1 mark)
  • Group (1 mark)
  • Calculus of one variable (2 marks)
  • Sequence and series (2 marks)
  • Coordinate Geometry (2 marks)
  • Analytical Solid Geometry (1 mark)
  • Probability (1 mark)
  • Statistics (1 mark)
  • Trigonometry (2 marks)
  • Mensuration (2 marks)
  • Determinant and matrix (1 mark)
Botany
  • Plant Diversity & Conservation (4 marks)
  • Tissue System (3 marks)
  • Photosynthesis (3 marks)
  • Growth Regulators in Plants (2 marks)
  • Reproduction in plants (4 marks)
  • Mendelism (2 marks)
  • Plant Diseases and Control Measures (2 marks)
OSSTET Syllabus Zoology
  • Taxonomy (1 mark)
  • Cytology (2 marks)
  • Genetics (2 marks)
  • Evolution (2 marks)
  • Ecology (2 marks)
  • Nutrition (1 mark)
  • Respiration (2 marks)
  • Circulation (2 marks)
  • Excretion (2 marks)
  • Control and Coordination (2 marks)
  • Reproduction & Development (2 marks)
History & Political Science
  • Great Rulers of Ancient India
  • Development of Art & Architecture during Mourya, Gupta, and Kushana age
  • Development of literature & Science in Ancient India
  • Rise of British Power in India from 1757 to 1856
  • Growth of Indian nationalism
  • First, second world war
  • Salient features of the Indian Constitution
  • Union Government
  • Local Governance
  • Electoral Process and Election
  • Commission
  • India’s Foreign Policy and its relation with neighbors, etc.
Geography & Economics
  • The physical geography of India
  • Resources of India
  • Globe and maps
  • Indian Economy and current challenges
  • Economic development
  • Money and banking
  • Emerging concerns of Indian
  • Economy( Indian Geography Quiz / Indian Economy Quiz )
English for TG Arts Teacher exam
  • Comprehension from the unseen passage (8 marks)
  • Comprehension from Poem (7 marks)
  • Grammar and usage (8 marks)
  • Speaking commonly mispronounced words (2 marks)
  • Pedagogy (5 marks)
OSSTET Syllabus Sanskrit
  • Learning Sanskrit (10 marks)
  • Comprehension (10 marks)
  • Language Items (10 marks)
  • The contribution of famous Poets & Authors (10 marks)
  • Grammar and sutra method (10 marks)
  • Method of assessment learning Sanskrit language & literature,  Planning of assessment of teaching prose & poetry (10 marks)
OSSTET Syllabus Urdu
  • Prose (10 marks)
  • Poetry (20 marks)
  • Drama (10 marks)
  • Novel/ short story (10 marks)
  • Grammar (10 marks)
  • Pedagogy (10 marks)
OSSTET Syllabus Telugu
  • Language
  • Teaching methods and aids
  • Education
  • Assessment of learning
  • Unseen poetry passage
  • Grammatical items
  • Contributions of famous literates for development of Telugu language
Child Development, Pedagogy, 
School Management & Evaluation Syllabus
  • Growth & Development
  • Approaches to understanding the nature of intelligence
  • Educational Management
  • Assessment and Evaluation, Learning
  • Addressing Classroom diversity
  • Understanding the learning process
  • Factors affecting different developmental aspects
  • School Development Plan
  • Organizing learning
  • Critical Pedagogy
  • Addressing problems of adolescence
  • Recent developments in assessment, etc
OSSTET Paper-II 
Contents of C.P.Ed and B.P.Ed. Course Syllabus
  • Principle and History of Physical Education
  • Organization, Administration & Recreation
  • Methods of Physical Education
  • Anatomy Physiology & Health Education
  • Sports Psychology
  • Officiating and Coaching
OSSTET Syllabus 2023- FAQ's

Ans. The OSSTET exam is held offline, which means the exam is conducted in pen-and-paper mode.

Ans. No, there is no negative marking for any wrong answer in OSSTET 2023.

Ans. The OSSTET 2023 is conducted in English language except for the language paper which is conducted in Odia language.

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